Kairi ignored the crowd, and looked at Damon.“Do you want me out of here that badly? Don’t forget why I got here in the first place!”Damon shrugged.“I don’t care how you got here. Since you did, it can’t be considered a broken promise.“However! You have ruined the government’s business! You need to explain yourself. If not, how are we supposed to win the trust of the masses?”Chanse chuckled coldly.“That’s right! If people like you are still in such a high position… Well, it’s simply disrespectful to the law, the government, and the people!“You should leave already! If someone like you remains, the government will fall!”Chanse’s face was smug. ‘Two newbies trying to go against me? Hilarious!’Harvey sighed. “You people really are stupid, aren’t you? You don’t even understand what I’m saying, but you’re still running your mouths?“I admit that I broke Kurtis’ arms…but when did I say that he won’t sign the contract?”Chanse chuckled once more, the sound icy. “Are yo
Chanse was speechless. He wondered if he was talking to an insane person.“Your attitude stinks, and your brain’s not really working either, huh?” he spat disdainfully.“Yesterday, you broke two of Kurtis’s arms! Considering his background and connections, it’s already a blessing for you that you’re still breathing!“What the hell are you thinking? How are you still dreaming until now?”A lot of people were looking at Harvey as if he was an idiot. Even Damon stared at Harvey with a disgusted glare. Blaine kept warning him that Harvey was a meticulous man, difficult to deal with… But he was sure someone from the underworld wouldn’t be smart enough to play with government officials.Damon believed that Blaine had constantly lost because of his character.Blaine was a talented man, but he was much too cautious. He was always overthinking, which would only make him lose everything.Hence, Damon knew he had to be the one to lead the John family.While he was lamenting the situat
The Lloyd family wasn’t an ordinary family of martial artists, either—they had the support of sacred martial arts training grounds as well. Even the top ten families had no choice but to give them respect. None dared to go against the Lloyds.Blaine only managed to call Keegan here because he owed Master Morgraine a favor. If not for that, he probably wouldn’t be able to ask for Keegan’s help, especially with just his identity.Damon’s deputies quickly stepped forward, admiration evident on their faces, as if they were in the presence of a hero.Chanse and the others didn’t know who Keegan was. Judging from Damon’s attitude, they could sense that he had an extraordinary identity.Chanse then looked at Kurtis, confused. ‘Didn’t he say that he has a huge support? That’s clearly him… But why does he still look a little timid now?’He had a bad feeling.“You’re too kind, Mr. Damon.” Keegan nodded at Damon. “Sorry for disturbing you today.”Keegan instinctively looked at Harvey; hi
“Is there?”Damon showed a stern expression.“If that’s the case, then you should tell me. Here, nobody’s above the law!”Keegan nodded. “As it should! Even if this man is my sworn brother… He’ll have to pay a great price for his faults!”“Huh?”Chanse and the others froze; they didn’t understand what Keegan meant by that.Keegan glared coldly at Kurtis, who was standing behind him. “If you don’t get Madam Kairi and Consultant York’s apology today… You should just get yourself a burial spot.”Bam!Before everyone came to their senses, Kurtis took a step forward with a horrible expression. He slammed his knees on the ground in front of Harvey and Kairi.“Madam Kairi! Consultant York! I was ignorant! It was all my fault!”Kurtis groveled. His movements were intense; every single bang on the ground could be clearly heard.Everybody watched in silence, unable to react. Keegan crossed his arms.“Kurtis had a good relationship with me when we were younger. He helped me before,
“As expected from an elite like you, Mr. Damon. What a generous man! Even so, we have rules. The debt must always be repaid!”Keegan looked at Kairi with a stern expression.“Kurtis offended Madam Kairi, so I will only let this go with Madam Kairi’s permission.”Naturally, Keegan didn’t care about Damon’s opinion at all.This was the same as telling Damon that he had no right to decide upon the situation.Damon’s expression changed slightly. He didn’t think Keegan would completely ignore the first-in-command.With so many people here, he couldn’t help but feel a little embarrassed. He smiled at Kairi.“Oh, Kairi. We’re government officials. We represent the people’s benefit. We shouldn’t argue over something trivial!“Since you didn’t suffer any actual harm… Why don’t you give Mr. Kurtis a chance? How does that sound?”Naturally, Damon really wanted to get Kurtis out of the situation. Kurtis would then owe him a huge favor. Surely there would be a time when the stubborn man
“Remember this lesson!”Keegan stepped forward, then kicked Kurtis to the ground.“You should just stay away from Madam Kairi and Consultant York in the future.“You better thank Consultant York for only breaking your leg. If not, I would’ve gotten people to carry a coffin here by now!”Keegan’s calm words made Kurtis instinctively shiver. He knew that his biggest support was a man of his word.Chanse and the others had goosebumps after hearing those words. They finally understood that the underworld was a ruthless and decisive place.Harvey didn’t seem too bothered by this, though. He knew Keegan was just making a statement in front of him. Kurtis’s incident had nothing to do with him, after all.Kurtis kept banging his head on the ground after hearing those words.“Thank you, Madam Kairi! Thank you, Consultant York!“Other than to apologize, I came to prove my innocence as well!“I’m a perverted man, but I’m not stupid either!“I only acted that way because Chanse gave me
Kurtis pulled out his phone, and played a recording with a trembling hand. It was the phone conversation between him and Chanse.No matter how sharp Chanse’s tongue was, he had no way of refuting the situation anymore.Kairi’s eyes turned cold. “A government official, yet you work with outside forces to harm your superior… What a heinous man you are, Chanse!”Harvey glanced at Capri.“It’s time for you to do your job, Director Capri. If you don’t give us an explanation for the situation… You won’t get to keep your position for long!”Capri’s eyes twitched. Inwardly, she cursed Harvey.If Dragon Cell was involved, Chanse would probably get a chance to live… But making her take care of the situation would mean that the John family had to butt in.Handling the situation publicly would turn away the government officials and their families. However, playing favoritism would give Harvey and Kairi’s people a chance for to take over the John family through the government.No matter w
The land department spent three months trying to get the deal, but now, the contract was sent straight to the government without any effort.At this point, Kairi’s authority was completely solidified. The position of second-in-command was hers without question.After dealing with the relocation project and Chanse…Kairi was officially working.The departments she was in charge of were finally reporting to her. She was getting into the groove of her work, too.Harvey had no intention of getting involved; he was only sipping tea in the guest room.He stood up, ready to leave when he was finally done with his tea. He was excited to see just how Damon’s inauguration ceremony was going to go.The man had been suffering losses constantly.The John family wouldn’t just take all the humiliation without fighting back, either.-At dusk, Harvey decided to call a cab back to the Fortune Hall after seeing Kairi still working.As soon as he got out of the car, a figure came out of the sh
"Bro! Big bro! I finally got it now! You're Harvey York, the guy who stole Dan's spot of becoming representative! To be able to become a lackey of someone like you… Oh, this is such a glorious day for me and my family!" Alexei said excitedly."Big bro, since this is your first time here, you're not familiar with Grand City, right? Let's see… Let me personally take you to the Golden Road! I have a car, so it'll definitely be faster than you travelling on foot, right?"Alexei had already swiftly got into his Range Rover. After starting the car, he performed a handsome drift and stopped right in front of Harvey. Harvey hesitated a little but still got into the car.Since… He really didn't know Grand City well. By the time he arrived, it might already be too late.As he got into the car, Harvey checked the texts in his phone. There should be a livestream from Geoffrey's people who were on the ground. The Dragon Gate training hall had always been quite discreet. While they had put up
After hearing that, Harvey was stunned. The corner of his eyes twitched. He didn't expect that Alexei would be so idiotic.One shouldn't say such words without running them through their mind first!When Alexei saw that Harvey didn't react, he continued. "What? Do you think my Senior Vaida is not pretty enough? Too aggressive? It's fine, there are plenty of clubs in Grand City too! I can always take you to the clubs to check on the pretty ones to make you understand what it means to have paradise on Earth! No matter what happens, you're my big bro now! You'll be my big bro forever! You have to protect me from now on!" As he said that, Alexei even wanted to drag Harvey to get their relationship certified.Harvey blinked. He really had no idea how to deal with someone like this. But with Alexei close by, Harvey believed that Alexei could able to help with his objective here. Currently, Grand City is like a body of still water. No matter how much things were bubbling underneath t
After saying all that, Vaida turned and left. Harvey understood that Vaida probably had some clues about this, but she needed to do her investigation.Harvey didn't know how to feel when he saw Vaida was back to normal. Other than mistaking him for her man of destiny, Vaida was acting like a normal person.Once Vaida's figure had completely disappeared, Alexei turned around and looked at Harvey for a while, his expression still dark. He snorted and said, "Don't take this the wrong way and think you're my big bro now, Harvey. It's true you saved me, but you still deserve to die for putting Senior Vaida in your crosshair! I'm someone who compartmentalizes these things. I'll repay you for saving me, but I'll snuff out your desire as well."Harvey smiled and said calmly, "Don't worry. I won't stay in Grand City for long.""Really?" Alexei said happily, but then he quickly spoke in a huffy manner. "If that's the case, you're my guest! No matter where you want to go, or what you want t
When Vaida saw that she managed to scare Alexei, she sighed. However, there was pity in her eyes. After a moment, she still coldly said, "Remember. From now on, Harvey is your big bro. From now on, you'll have to listen to everything he says in Grand City, okay? If you won't, I'll immediately kick you out. Understand?"Harvey didn't sense any maliciousness in Vaida's words. Instead, he could sense how frustrated and disappointed she was from her tone. If it wasn't because Alexei was being so useless, Vaida wouldn't be in the situation she was in right now.But… Harvey didn't hate Alexei's character. From a certain angle, he liked Alexei."Understood, Senior Vaida. I'll listen to you," Alexei said in a defeated tone. He even looked deflated physically, as if he was sighing.Looking at how pitiful Alexei was, Harvey couldn't stop himself from smiling. He took a step forward, saying, "Vaida, I was a little harsh on him just now, so it's not his fault. But both he and I got to know e
Harvey realized why Dan was the best choice to succeed the previous mayor. Vaida was schizophrenic, and then his oldest disciple was…this.Who else can the Belladonna Cult depend on other than Dan?"Senior Vaida! Where are you? We haven't met for so long, but you brought a man home just like this! He's bullying me! This Harvey is bullying me!" Alexei screamed. His next step was probably going to be rolling on the ground."I have enough! I don't want to live anymore! It's either he's gone, or I'm gone! It's either he dies, or I die! You have to know who has a closer relationship with you! Don't become an enemy to your dear junior just because of a pretty boy!" Alexei's face was full of tears and mucus. No matter how Harvey looked at him, Harvey felt like he didn't have much intelligence at all.Harvey's eye twitched. Whether it was an arrogant scion or a haughty young master, he could simply slap the man to the ground and kick him to the curb. But… What was he supposed to do w
Harvey was stunned. What was going on? The childhood friend was out here too? Harvey stared intently at the man with the machete, who looked around 23 or 24. He was at least around 200 pounds, and he looked like an explosive keg. While he held a machete, his face was a strange, pallid color.With just one look, Harvey was sure that had severe internal injuries and didn't manage to recover. Harvey glanced at the Beads of Eye he was carrying on his chest, finding it strange."Come out, Harvey! Face me if you're a man!" roared the man, looking like he was going to explode at any time. The moment he saw Harvey, who was on his way to go on a walk, he instantly stormed forward and raised his machete.He roared at Harvey, "You're that idiot Harvey, right? Tell me, how did you lie to Vaida? She's my goddess! You can't just get close to her whenever you want!"Harvey looked at him curiously. "Why don't you tell me who you are?""Who am I?" The angry man waved his machete. "I'm the olde
Harvey could not stop rolling his eyes as he could feel his head throbbing again, but he still suppressed what he was feeling. "Thanks, but I don't like anything too greasy in the morning. I prefer vegetarian if possible. You can put the deep-fried hoppers aside. I'll reheat it in the afternoon."Vaida blinked her beautiful eyes. After some hesitation, she said, "I see. We'll set it aside for now, then. This is a local delicacy in Grand City. You can't even buy this with money.""Thanks; I appreciate it," replied Harvey, feeling the pressure. He had no choice but to get himself a bowl of oats with milk and slowly eat it. Harvey was worried Vaida might add something special to the oats or milk, but after eating, he realized there was nothing weird in it. It was just delicious.If food also had realms, while this was not at the level of a True Warrior, it was definitely at the level of a King of Arms. That was something that Harvey found surprising."Right, Harvey. I heard you become
"Oh, right," Geoffrey remembered something else. "While Harvey was the representative of the Country H Martial Arts Alliance, his identity isn't accepted by the seven families of Grand City. In other words, he has no support in Grand City at all. Even if everyone recognized that he is indeed your man of destiny, it's difficult for him to become mayor. Grand City is no longer the same city as it was a decade ago."Vaida frowned and said, "Getting Harvey to garner support in Grand City is not difficult. Find a way to make him the leader of the Belladonna Cult. Before making him the mayor, we can make him the cult leader first."That way, not only can we make it easier for Harvey, but we can also disgust the hell out of Dan. He's been obsessed with taking over the cult, right? Does he really think he can become mayor after becoming the leader of two of the seven families? He's dreaming!"Geoffrey was speechless. "Things aren't as easy as you think. If you simply give the cult to Harvey
"Not to mention, during the decade that the ex-mayor had disappeared, the entire Grand City had lost their respect toward him and the Belladonna Cult. Even you have become someone who only existed in the fringe. While Grand City looks like it didn't have a singular leader, the Hierophant's prophecy was guiding everything."That’s why we must be patient. On the one hand, we needed to make Harvey accept all of this. On the other hand, we have to rebuild a solid foundation as we advance. We will make the entirety of Grand City understand that the Belladonna Cult is still the same cult that rules over all! Only then can we obtain everything he has left for us."Then, Geoffrey cleared his throat. "Even I can wait for so long. I believe you'll be fine, correct?"Vaida gave it a thought, but she still hesitated. It was good for her that someone like Harvey, who fit the prophecy, appeared. But the problem was… This was supposed to be done slowly. Trouble was brewing underneath Grand City. H